Category Archives: Linux

Why do Linux-Based Desktops Fail to Excite?

Posted on February 3, 2003 by rahulgaitonde

In the last quarter of 2002, LG Electronics and a few other computer makers introduced a line of PCs into the Indian computer market. Nothing new – except that these PCs came pre-installed with Linux. My initial reaction was one … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal to Mr. Sanjiv Mathur, Head of Marketing, Microsoft India

Posted on November 27, 2002 by rahulgaitonde

Mr. Sanjiv Mathur, Head of Marketing, Microsoft India, had his viewpoint on Open Source Software in Governments published in the November 27 issue of the Economic Times. Here is a point-by-point rebuttal of his claims made in the article. To … Continue reading →

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The popularity of Linux in India – Reply to I.T. Nation Business Review Questionnaire

Posted on May 3, 2002 by rahulgaitonde

A reporter from I.T Nation Business Review sent me a questionnaire regarding their cover story for next month’s issue, “The popularity of Linux in India”. I’ve reproduced my answers to their questionnaire here: What are the different Linux flavors available … Continue reading →

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